Book Signing Open House
Having reached capacity for the launch party of our new book, Mid-Century Modern Midland, the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio will host a second book signing open house at the Alden B. Dow Studio, 315 Post Street, on Friday, February 27th from 10 am till 12:00 pm. Books will be available for purchase and authors Carol Neff and Craig McDonald, in addition to the book designer Leslie Feagley will be present. If you are unavailable to attend and would like a book signed that you could pick up later, you can call ahead and we can have the books signed for you. If you have questions, please call the Home and Studio at 989-839-2744 or email at curtis@abdow.org. This event is open to the public.
St. John’s Event Parking
We reached capacity for our book launch event on February 26, however if you already registered, please see the information below regarding parking. Parking will be available at the St. John’s Episcopal Church (405 N. Saginaw Road) and Midland Center for the Arts (1801 W. St. Andrews) parking lots. A shuttle bus will be running continuously between St. John’s and the Center for the Arts from 3:45 pm to 6:15 pm. Signage will be placed at both locations denoting parking areas and where to access the shuttle. With such a wonderful response to the launch party, we want to make sure parking is accessible and convenient. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We look forward to seeing you there.
NEW: Mid-Century Modern Midland Book
The Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and the Mid-Century Modern Midland organization are pleased to announce the release of their new book, Mid-Century Modern Midland.
The stunning 244-page coffee table book chronicles Midland’s unprecedented architectural legacy and validates Midland, Michigan as the Mid-Century Modern (MCM) City of America. The book was compiled from multiple years of research, gathering information from building owners and families, and incredible assistance from community volunteers who helped document the city’s MCM history.
MCM architecture is woven into every part of the Midland community—not just one neighborhood but the entire city. This architecture is part of our daily lives and how we live. Midland’s MCM legacy, including the architects and designers who made it possible, defined an era of simplicity, utility and modernism that should be shared and celebrated.
Available for Purchase Online or at the Gift Shop
Mid-Century Modern Midland tells the story of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) architecture in Midland and highlights this style of architecture that dominates the community.
Purchase the book in person at the book launch or order it online below. Orders placed online will not be shipped until February 27. Books can also be purchased in person at the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Gift Shop starting February 27th. Books purchased in person at the launch or through the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio Gift Shop (online or in person) will be discounted to $50.
Book Details:
- The book documents chronologically 403 MCM structures built between 1930 and 1970: 326 residential; 17 religious; 17 educational; 5 civic; 38 commercial
- The book consists predominantly of photographs and highlights the variety of building types
Original price was: $55.00.$50.00Current price is: $50.00.
